Novitas has seen an increase in duplicative billing of modifier 76. In order to avoid claim denials and future appeals, we are providing guidance on how to properly submit a claim when applying this …

Modifier 76 is used to denote to third-party payers that the procedure or service was repeated and that the bill is not a duplicate bill. A bill for a repeat of the same service using identical CPT codes is …

Jan 6, 2025 · When a series of electrocardiograms (EKGs) are interpreted by the same healthcare provider on the same day, you must append modifier 76 to indicate to the payer that the service was …

Jun 20, 2025 · Learn when and how to use Modifier 76 in medical coding with clear rules and real examples to help document repeat services and avoid claim denials easily.

Jul 1, 2018 · Modifier 76 indicates that a procedure or service was repeated subsequent to the original procedure or service by the same provider on the same patient on the same date of service or within …

Sep 24, 2022 · Learn how to apply Modifier 76 correctly with real-life scenarios, understand its importance in accurate billing, and discover how it differs from other modifiers like 59 and 77.

May 9, 2025 · Modifier 76 Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional

Jun 23, 2025 · This modifier indicates that a procedure or service was repeated in a separate session on the same day by the same physician. Modifier may be reported for services ordered by physicians …

Jan 12, 2022 · The modifier 76 can be billed or used to report a procedure or service by the same physician. It is appended to the procedure to report repeat procedures that are performed on the …

Jul 14, 2025 · This guide breaks down what Modifier 76 is, when to use it, and how to document it accurately so your billing stays compliant and your revenue cycle flows uninterrupted.